Amit Thackeray, son of Raj Thackeray, is making his debut in politics as a candidate for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, contesting from the Mahim constituency on the Navnirman Sena (MNS) ticket. On the day of the elections, Amit was spotted at the iconic Shri Siddhivinayak Mandir in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, where he went to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha. It was during his visit that he had an unexpected yet interesting encounter with his political rival, Sada Sarvankar, who is the sitting MLA from the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) and is contesting the elections again.
As Amit Thackeray made his way to the temple, he crossed paths with Sada Sarvankar. The two exchanged polite greetings, but what followed was an amusing moment that caught the attention of many onlookers and reporters.
While Amit wished Sarvankar good luck for the elections, he noticed that Sarvankar?s coat had the Shiv Sena 'bow and arrow' symbol pinned upside down. In a light-hearted gesture, Amit Thackeray took it upon himself to straighten the badge, fixing it into the correct position while casually speaking to the media. Sarvankar, caught off guard, awkwardly adjusted the badge after Amit?s intervention, leading to some chuckles among the gathered crowd.
The moment was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, with many people commenting on the playful interaction between the two political opponents. Amit Thackeray, in his brief interaction with the media, also took the opportunity to urge the people of Maharashtra to turn out in large numbers and vote in the assembly elections.
Speaking about his visit to the temple, Amit Thackeray told reporters, "Each time I visit Siddhivinayak, I ask for blessings. I?m not requesting anything from God; whatever God provides is already sufficient." He emphasized the significance of the day and encouraged Mumbaikars, as well as voters across the state, to actively participate in the democratic process.
Amit Thackeray?s debut in the Maharashtra Assembly elections has been marked by a few memorable moments, and this light-hearted encounter with his rival has added to the intrigue surrounding his first electoral contest.
